Really? Come on, you have to be kidding.

Here we are again. What to write. The back is getting better, but I feel another trip to the doctor coming on. My Guthy Renker is on the way, very excited.

I found out the other day that a lot of my family is going to be in town this summer. Should be interesting, since I am dry and all. I told my brother no funny stuff this year, it is not funny when I can not self medicate.

One class down in the program. I might have even gotten a good grade, which will surprise the people that helped edit my papers. It looks like at least one of the guys from class will be living with me. Never a dull moment at the house. I am working on getting it painted right now, anybody want to learn?? Today's lesson is windows and trim.

Some of you might know that I am on a softball team. We have only won one game this season. Last Monday we played the first place team. Bottom of the sixth, two outs, bases loaded - every kids glory moment to walk up to bat. I just had to put it in play. I struck out. Went down swinging. I told the Ump, who always likes me, that I peaked when I as younger and that I was not living the dream anymore. He just laughed. Some of these guys act like what they do out there is what makes them a man. What do you say to that, I bake a mean cheese cake? Try my banana bread? Not sure. I say give me the chance to hit someone and the game with be completely different. On a positive note, my defense is getting better. I have caught a couple foul balls and have been in position to make a couple plays at home.

So, I have been on a couple dates as of late. This year has been, well, not that good with the ladies. What do I do, ask a girl out from the Pottery Barn. Some might say that isn't smart, one friend said,"Don't sh_t where you eat." My response was,"Nice." So far so good, we might even go out again. My thought is, just take it nice and slow. It is not like I have a lot of time with school and two jobs. She even knows a couple people from the Porch. Enough about that.............

While in class on Saturday I was in a small group with two other people. One was a white guy in his forties, and the other was a lady from Mexico. He decides to bring up the topic of illegal people in the country. They both made a few comments to each other, and looked at me. In the nicest way I could I told her I thought sneaking into the country was wrong and that none of those kids should be able to be in school. That was the first time I had to stick to my guns with people that live that issue. This year I have really gotten used to speaking my mind and not worrying about pleasing people. Laugh all you want, I do feel I do that way to much.

Oh yeah, the pine trees in the next yard. :) They are coming down next month. The guy came over yesterday and told me. He said he wanted to do it when I was around, so I could help or something. I told him - just don't hit the buildings or kill my tree. Cut the mother down!! I am so happy, one might say I am beaming.

I tip my hat to a couple of friends out there going through some great stages in life.

I am one book closer to my goal. I think I just need two more for the year.

Gotta go, the library lady is looking at me weird.